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The way in which Jesus is portrayed in the Qur'an is at times ambiguous and has given rise to a bewildering variety of conflicting interpretations. Neal Robinson first outlines the various Christian approaches to the subject and then explains the principles of Muslim exegesis before looking in detail at what five classical Sunni commentaries say about Jesus' return, the crucifixion, the miracles and the virginal conception. Further chapters examine the same key topics from the viewpoint of Shi'ite and Sufi exegesis.

Neal Robinson’s Discovering the Qur’an has now become a standard text-book, since it is an excellent resource for those who require a clear and accessible introductory text. It offers a clear interpretation of many aspects of the Qur’an, and is in three parts. The first explores how the book is experienced by Muslims in the context of faith; the second considers chronology, and dates of composition; and the third discusses the structure and coherence of the Qur’an. This new impression includes a new preface by the author. A crucial resource for all students of Islam.

This user-friendly reference work provides an accessible introduction to Islam for the general reader and student alike. It presents a historical overview, a description of Islam as a living faith along with a discussion of the problems raised by Western perceptions of Islam. Including key dates and simple definitions, the book provides readers with explanations of technical matters such as the structure of Arabic names and the various ways of transliterating Arabic.

This user-friendly reference work provides an accessible introduction to Islam for the general reader and student alike. It presents a historical overview, a description of Islam as a living faith along with a discussion of the problems raised by Western perceptions of Islam. Including key dates and simple definitions, the book provides readers with explanations of technical matters such as the structure of Arabic names and the various ways of transliterating Arabic.

This book provides a concise yet panoramic overview of Islam, unlike most introductory books, which focus mainly on the development of Islamic institutions in the classical period. To place Islam in perspective, Neal Robinson discusses the problems raised by Western perceptions of Islam and provides a brief account of Islamic history down to the present. He then explains major topics in Islamic worship to help readers understand it as a living faith. Appendices guide the novice through the structure of Arabic names, transliteration, and the Islamic calendar and festivals.

This latest edition of Discovering the Qur'an includes a new preface by the author. Used by students around the world as a reliable guide to reading a translation of the Qur'an, it shows how the Qur'an is experienced by Muslims, describing the rhythmic and rhyme scheme structures, the context in which it is heard, the part played by learning by heart, and the importance of calligraphy. It is also about the Qur'an and its relationship to Muhammed, as well as helping to divine the ordering of the surahs or chapters. In an English-speaking world newly sensitized to Islam and its believers, Discovering the Qur'an will be an invaluable tool to greater understanding.

The adventure of a lifetime...One September morning in 1974, two nineteen-year-old boys, full of life and looking for adventure, mounted up on ten speed bikes and pedaled into the distance, determined to traverse the United States from sea to shining sea. No cell phones, no hotels, no GPS, and barely any money...what could possibly go wrong? Bold and free spirited, they didn't think they needed to invite God to go with them, but little did they know, He was there all along keeping them alive, thanks to the prayers of their mothers. If you ever wondered if prayer works, this story will settle any doubt

Das Buch "Den Koran entdecken" gilt international als einer der besten Einf hrungen in den Koran. Es wird sowohl von Studenten als auch von Fachleuten auf der ganzen Welt als zuverl ssiger Leitfaden f r die Lekt re zum Koran verwendet und zeigt, wie der Koran von Muslimen erlebt wird, indem es die Strukturen des Rhythmus und des Reimschemas, den Kontext, in dem er geh rt wird, die Rolle des Auswendiglernens und die Bedeutung der Kalligraphie beschreibt. Es geht auch um den Koran und seine Beziehung zu Mohammed und hilft, die Anordnung der Suren oder Kapitel zu verstehen. F r die deutschsprachigen Leser wird das Buch ein unsch tzbares Werkzeug f r ein besseres Verst ndnis sein.

Das Buch "Den Koran entdecken" gilt international als einer der besten Einf hrungen in den Koran. Es wird sowohl von Studenten als auch von Fachleuten auf der ganzen Welt als zuverl ssiger Leitfaden f r die Lekt re zum Koran verwendet und zeigt, wie der Koran von Muslimen erlebt wird, indem es die Strukturen des Rhythmus und des Reimschemas, den Kontext, in dem er geh rt wird, die Rolle des Auswendiglernens und die Bedeutung der Kalligraphie beschreibt. Es geht auch um den Koran und seine Beziehung zu Mohammed und hilft, die Anordnung der Suren oder Kapitel zu verstehen. F r die deutschsprachigen Leser wird das Buch ein unsch tzbares Werkzeug f r ein besseres Verst ndnis sein.